2021 Toyota Sequoia in Albuquerque NM Competes with the Kia Telluride

 Before you decide to purchase a 2021 Toyota Sequoia in Albuquerque NM for your growing family, you first need to check out how it compares to the all-new Kia Telluride.

You may be under the impression that Kia is still a "budget" car company, however that is no longer the case. It's true that the brand may have started out that way, but those days are long gone. And although Toyota is a strong name in the automotive world, in this comparison it's not the stronger of the two competitors.

The Sequoia is classified as a full-size, three-row SUV and the Kia Telluride is considered a mid-size crossover. However, both vehicles can seat up to 8 people, and there's a huge difference in price. About $18,000 difference when comparing the base models; which is what we're comparing here.

Beginning on the outside, the 2020 Kia Telluride is brand new and has a beautifully styled exterior. The 2021Toyota Sequoia near Albuquerque NM continues on with a look mostly unchanged since 2008, and looks like many other SUVs that you see on the road. The Kia Telluride has a cargo volume of 21 cubic feet whereas the Toyota Sequoia only has 18.9 cubic feet, making the Telluride the clear winner here.

2021 Toyota Sequoia in Albuquerque NM: Fuel Comparison

If you need an 8-passenger vehicle, you're probably making a lot of trips, taking family members all around the area. And don't forget about those road trips! The 2020 Kia Telluride gets an EPA estimated 20 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg combined. The estimated fuel economy of the 2021 Toyota Sequoia in Albuquerque NM is 13 mpg in the city, 17 mpg on the highway, and 15 mpg combined.

In the 2020 Kia Telluride, you'll be making far fewer stops at the gas station. And even though the Telluride's fuel tank capacity is less than the Sequoia's by almost 8 gallons, its cruising range for both city and highway is higher than the Toyota's range (even with AWD on Kia and 4WD on Toyota, the Telluride does better).

Although you're unlikely to find any unibody vehicles (crossovers) like the Telluride that can match the Sequoia's imposing 5.7 liter V8 that delivers 381 horsepower and 7400 lbs. of towing capacity, the Telluride's 3.8 liter V6 provides almost 300 hp and can tow 5,000 lbs.

Despite the larger size, the Sequoia has less cargo room when all three rows of seats are used (and the whole reason for three rows is to haul more people, right?). For those passengers who intend to use all three rows, they'll find the legroom in the Telluride to be a bit more accommodating than the Sequoia as well.

The 2020 Kia Telluride comes with a 120 month (that's 10 years!) or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. This same warranty on the 2021 Toyota Sequoia in Albuquerque NM is only for 60 months or 60,000 miles. The basic warranty and roadside assistance are both longer for the Telluride as well.

The difference in interior amenities is massive. The 2020 Kia Telluride offers amenities such as standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a luxurious feel while the Toyota Sequoia feels more like a truck than an SUV.

Now that you've discovered just few ways in which the Telluride out-performs the Toyota Sequoia, you may want to see for yourself. For more information or to schedule a test drive, contact us at Fiesta Kia. We look forward to introducing you to the 2020 Kia Telluride.